[Amandas256]

Everyone wish me luck for tomorrow! I'm going to a new pdoc here in Florida to get my meds changed. I'm wanting to try all new meds because I just don't think mine are working so good any more. I'm nervous because I will only see this dr. only while I'm in Florida and it makes me nervous because I've seen the same pdoc for 5 or 6 years now. Also, my sister says that she is coming back with me to meet the dr. and to hear what he has to say. I don't want her to because she doesn't believe in Bipolar Disorder. She says that I am just weak. There is no telling what she will say to this dr. and I'm afraid that she will get in the way of my treatment. Well, I needed to vent a little bit. I'll quit now!

Best of luck to you with your appointment with a brand new pdoc! Hopefully your sister won't say anything against you, or your mental illness. Perhaps she might learn a thing or two tomorrow from this new psychiatrist. Hoping you get prescribed some medication that will work for you.

[sugahorse1]

Maybe put your foot down and don't allow your sister to come along. You are seeing this pdoc for YOU.
How long are you in Florida for? When you leave, will you be going back to your original pdoc?

Just try remember exactly what meds you've been on, what side-effects they caused, how you felt on them... maybe make notes

[Amandas256]

I'm supposed to be in Florida until August, but, I don't know if I can make it that long. I'm pretty homesick at this point. When I get back to Alabama I will go back to my original dr. I just hope this new dr. will do something for me!

[sugahorse1]

It's just temporary - u don't need to really like him, just make sure he understands your needs.
If you're only there until August, maybe wait about changing yr meds until you're back with your normal pdoc?

[Amandas256]

I thought about that but, I'm feeling really depressed. I'm to the point to where I don't want to get out of bed. I've been crying uncontrollably also. I'm afraid that if I don't go, it will lead to hospitalization.

[sugahorse1]

have you phoned your original pdoc? Maybe he can do a consult over the phone?

[Amandas256]

Ohh, I haven't thought about that! I'm gonna call her and see what she says. Thanks!

[sugahorse1]

No prob, lol! I just know that I can call my pdoc if I'm having a wobbly, and if she can think of some medicines that can help me, even if it is just to tide me over until she has an appointment for me, she faxes the script to my pharmacy for collection

[Amandas256]

I called and cancelled the appointment with the pdoc down here. I'm also going back home to Alabama as soon as my sister can take me. I think that this is the best thing for me. My sister is going to disown me after she takes me home. This is hard for me to deal with but, I've got to do what is best for me. I need to be around my kids and husband to deal with all of this.

[sugahorse1]

So sorry to hear about your sister. She'll prob just need a while to calm down and let things settle - then you can work on rebuilding that relationship.
I'm glad you can rather go see your pdoc that you are more comfortable with
((HUGS))

[Amandas256]

Thanks so much Sugahorse for all of your advice on this. It has really helped. I'm back in Alabama (thank god!) and I'm with my beautiful kids. This has made me feel much better! I'm going to my pdoc on Monday and I'm going to set up anappointment with a T as well.

[sugahorse1]

Glad things are working out for you! Sometimes it just takes an outside opion and another view on how things can be done.
or just taking a while out to meditate on decisions - you'll be surprised under what strange circumstances you can suddenly feel that Eureka moment and you just know the right decision!

[Amandas256]

I'm back home in Alabama now and I feel great! My kids have made me so happy! I'm going to my pdoc later on this week and I'm gonna make an appointment to see a T. I've got to get some more will power to help me battle when I get manic. I can't go out and spend money like I do when I'm manic or take Xanax. This is where my husband and I have our problems. Everything is weird with him right now. It kind of scares me because if he wanted a divorce it would kill me! I'm hoping that if he can see that I'm not manic at the moment and can get back into a routine of some sort that he will relax a bit and things can get back to normal with us. Sugahorse, you have been so great through all of my stuff. I hope that I can do the same for you one day when you need me!

[sugahorse1]

No prob Amanda! We all have our ups and downs, and take turns providing and requiring support!